Pasadena, TX

Ventura, CA → Pasadena, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Ventura to Pasadena

About 1,705 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,900–$10,260, delivery in 5–10 days, 71 carriers on the Ventura side and 487 in Pasadena.

  • 1,705 miroad distance
  • 30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,900–$10,2602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,705 miles (1,445 straight-line)
Drive time
30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
71 (15 interstate)
Movers at destination
487 (212 interstate)

Reverse: Pasadena → Ventura

Pasadena sits about 1,705 miles east of Ventura, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Texas that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $6,900 to $10,260 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Ventura side there are 71 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (15 of them authorized for interstate work), and 487 around Pasadena (212 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Pasadena.

Ventura has a population of about 109,914 and Pasadena about 148,539. Ventura is considerably denser (5,058 people per square mile versus 3,477), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Ventura to Pasadena

Full-service estimate for 1,705 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,760 $3,360 $4,110
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,140 $5,050 $6,160
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,900 $8,410 $10,260
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,040 $13,460 $16,420
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,180 $18,510 $22,580

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,350–$3,320

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,540–$3,740

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,900–$10,260

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Ventura (origin)

Lagomarsino Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1743990
MC
678513
Based in
Ventura, CA 93004 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Movegreen

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778050
MC
648608
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93030 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Cnl Transportations

Licensed interstate
USDOT
6244896
MC
71441032
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93036 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

A3m'S Transport LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4059113
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93033 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Og Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4387434
MC
1720740
Based in
Ventura, CA 93004 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Silveira Transport

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1317195
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93036 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

G-M Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4502515
MC
1781414
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93036 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Ld Power Freight

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4430443
MC
1743148
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93030 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 71 movers in Ventura

Near Pasadena (destination)

Debusk Services Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2297953
MC
931121
Based in
Deer Park, TX 77536 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
779 trucks, 659 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Gulf Winds International INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
690147
MC
320104
Based in
Seabrook, TX 77586 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
731 trucks, 719 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Gulf States Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1838380
MC
666354
Based in
Channelview, TX 77530 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
180 trucks, 153 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

W W Rowland Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
213641
MC
161344
Based in
Houston, TX 77013 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

Clark Freight Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
365370
MC
222288
Based in
Pasadena, TX 77503 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Excargo Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
242877
MC
173420
Based in
Houston, TX 77034 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Jlm Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2410450
MC
829490
Based in
Houston, TX 77029 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Wrist USA Houston INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
963185
MC
1019916
Based in
Pasadena, TX 77503 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

All 487 movers in Pasadena

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ventura to Pasadena?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,760 to $4,110 for a studio, $4,140 to $6,160 for a one-bedroom, $6,900 to $10,260 for a two-bedroom, $11,040 to $16,420 for a three-bedroom and $15,180 to $22,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Pasadena from Ventura?

About 1,705 road miles (1,445 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into Texas makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Ventura to Pasadena?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,350 to $3,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,540 to $3,740. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Ventura–Pasadena corridor.